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We all agree that food and hydration sustain life. If a person is to continue to live, he or she must have both. Beyond those simple statements, however, views proliferate, some with astonishing implications. For instance, many would see any … Continued
By Miguel Endara, Ph.D. The 2005 film, The Island, casts a cloak of moral dubiousness over human cloning. In this futuristic production, science has perfected cloning to the point where a for-profit company generates clones to provide replacement organs and … Continued
Are we using the tools God has given us? Or are we playing God? Advances in medical science have multiplied dramatically since the beginning of the century. But the developments of 2016 really stand out for their number and the … Continued
Pre-Implantation Genetic Screening and Selection, (PIGSS) is the screening and pre-selection of embryos before implantation in the uterus through in vitro fertilization technology, so that the optimal embryo might be selected or genetically enhanced. It is anticipated that it will … Continued
Nearly two decades have passed since the birth of Dolly the sheep, a clone manufactured through a process known as somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT). Since that time, the prospect of human cloning has been eagerly or fearfully anticipated—throughout the … Continued
Scholl Institute of Bioethics is against using human embryonic stem cells for experimentation since these cells emanate from the killing of a human being. This immoral research should be prohibited and never paid for by our taxes. Moral and better … Continued
Polls: Gallup’s annual Values and Beliefs survey of May 3-6, 2010 showed: “Medical research using stem cells obtained from human embryos” – 59% for and 32% against. “Doctor assisted suicide” – 46% for and 46% against. How can pro-life move … Continued
Several years ago when taking a course at a local community college we were astonished to see an ad to buy eggs in the school paper. What was this all about? Eggs for what purpose? Were they for the process … Continued
Almost every time we pick up the paper, there is an article on stem cells. It can be very confusing. Here are some simple definitions that can help. Stem cells – cells that have the ability to divide for indefinite … Continued
by Rabbi Louis J. Feldman, Ph.D. Those who are in reasonably good health can sit down at the dining table and enjoy the blessings of conventional eating. However, there are those who are not so fortunate. Loss of the … Continued
